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port in getting veterans struggling with mental health issues the help they need. He was also aware of the mental health issues faced by those who are actively serving, based on his own observations in the ﬁeld. Laudeman was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. He stayed in college for seven years to avoid the draft. He was eventually drafted into the Army in the infantry in Vietnam. He then served in the Adjutant General Corps Civil Affairs ofﬁce during Desert Storm and Operation Joint Endeavor. It was in this duty assignment he realized his calling as a counselor. In this role, Laudeman explained, “You were a mediator, a liaison between the host nation and the Army.” He served in this capacity in both Saudi Arabia and Germany. Laudeman said one rea-

Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Kent Laudeman is actively engaged in saving people’s lives, including veterans. He is the part-time director of the STOP 22 program and is active in the United Health Service for Suicide Prevention Center. STOP 22 refers to the estimated 22 veterans who commit suicide each day. It was a problem Laudeman became aware of in his 28-year career with the U.S. Army and then compounded as he continued to work with veterans locally. The mission of the Stop 22 Michiana chapter is “Bridging the gap between veteran suicides and prevention.” Laudeman is the director of Miller’s Vets, a position he has held for seven years. While director, he has become more aware of the need for better sup-

son veterans and active duty soldiers don’t seek help is the stigma still attached to mental health and substance abuse issues. Some still hold onto the belief, “you can’t admit you have a mental health issue [to risk losing a promotion or continuing to serve]. We have to get over this stigma that asking for help and pursuing help is what needs to be done.” Helping veterans and others ﬁnd their way to mental health resources is one of the ways he can serve. Laudeman was a West Point Military Academy administrator and instructor in psychology and behavioral health. “Education and information are important to anyone who may be having mental health issues or struggling with substance abuse. These people need to be encouraged to seek help and get to the right person who can

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Tail waggin’ hayride will be Nov. 7 A tail waggin’ hayride will be this month at Bendix Woods County Park. Enjoy this colorful time of year with a tail-wagging friend for a doggie hayride from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7. The fee for this program is $4 per person, which includes hot cocoa and s’mores. Also people may bring donations of pet-related items for Pets Connect. The hayrides will depart from the Van Paris Shelter, located next to the playground. Pets must be on a 6-foot leash. Pets in costume are welcome and encouraged. Bendix Woods County Park entrance is located on Timothy Road, south of SR 2 in New Carlisle. For more information, visit www.sjcparks.org/572/ bendix-woods or call (574) 6543155.

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Robert J. Hiler Veterans Memorial — a place to reflect %\ /2,6 720$6=(:6., )HDWXUH :ULWHU Some would argue there are never enough opportunities to thank veterans for their service to the nation. The Captain Robert J. Hiler Veterans Memorial at the Center for Hospice Care is the place to thank and memorialize those who served. “The memorial allows donors to memorialize their loved ones

who served in the armed forces, particularly those who were or are patients in our care,” said Cyndy Searfoss, director of education and collaborative partnerships for CHC. The memorial was dedicated in 2016, and was founded by the Robert J. Hiler Family Foundation and John and Catherine Hiler. There is a rededication ceremony every year. Hiler was a veteran of the

Vietnam conﬂict. He served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1971. As an infantry ofﬁcer, he was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in battle. He also distinguished himself through multiple acts of heroism during combat operations for which he was awarded three Bronze Stars, including one for combat gallantry for his actions during a battle in May 1968. Hiler distinguished himself by

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valorous actions on the morning of May 17, 1968, while serving as a platoon leader with Company A, 3d Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, on a combat mission in Long An Province, Vietnam. The forward element of his platoon was cut down by heavy fire within 10 meters of an enemy bunker complex. Completely disregarding his own safety, Lieutenant Hiler crawled 20 meters under heavy fire to a wounded man’s position, destroying a bunker along the way with a well-aimed grenade. Hiler, a successful businessman in LaPorte and community philanthropist, died Feb. 5, 2003. Searfoss said the memorial was designed by Chris Chockley, a landscape architect at Jones Petrie Rafinski. Engraved stone benches are part of the memorial, as are flags recognizing each branch of the U.S. armed forces. “The statue in the middle of the memorial is called ‘Poppies,’”she said. “This lifesize bronze statue, created by Florida-based sculptor W. Stanley Proctor, depicts an aging WWII veteran holding an American flag and a poppy. The poppy is a symbol of soldiers who have lost

their lives in battle.” The CHC is a Level 5 partner in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the National Hospice and Palliative Care organization, Searfoss explained. The purpose of this program is to raise awareness among veterans about the end-of-life benefits and services available, and the memorial is an outgrowth of that program. “It’s a way C HC can recognize the service and sacrifice of veterans in the communities we serve,” she said. On the banks of the St. Joseph River, the memorial is a solemn and tranquil place where people can reflect and remember their loved ones. There are benches tucked away on the landscaped grounds for visitors to use during their time of remembrance at the memorial. The memorial is open to visitors from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is located at 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka. To learn more about “We Honor Veterans” program, or to refer a loved one, call (574) 2433100 or visit www.cfhcare.org/ veterans-memorial.

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planning is about more than just money. While proper planning allows you to determine who gets your money and property upon your death, the planning process also addresses what happens if you become incapacitated (unable to manage your own affairs) and someone has to make decisions on your behalf — a far more likely scenario. If you don’t have an estate plan, the court will have to appoint someone to make medical and ﬁnancial decisions for you. The process can be very time consuming, expensive and public, and can wreak havoc on a family if they disagree about who should be appointed and how decisions should be made. Even if your means are modest, you should consider who gets your hard-earned assets when you die. If you have no plan, state law will decide who gets what, and many times the government’s best guess as to what you would have wanted is contrary to your own desires. If you didn’t take the opportunity to formalize your wishes in an estate plan, the state has to step in. At Rice and Rice Attorneys,

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can of soda could take us over the top for the entire day. One hundred sugar calories is 25 grams, or 6 teaspoons and for men it is 36 grams, or 9 teaspoons of added sugar. On the food nutrition panel it will list Total Sugar and under that it will say “includes xx grams added sugar” and that is per serving, so make sure to check the listed serving size as they can be very sneaky on what they consider a serving size compared to what we would consider a serving size. Seventy-ﬁve percent of packaged food and drink contains added sugar and there are 98 cereals that exceed the daily recommended limit of

added sugar, so be vigilant, because overconsumption of added sugar increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases like heart disease and strokes. High blood pressure is being diagnosed in children. So, guess what the only thing is that all health researchers can agree on? Right, eat more fruits and vegetables — lots more. Remember Dr. Fuhrman’s GBOMBS – Greens, beans, onions, mushrooms, berries and seeds. At least a pound of vegetables both raw and cooked, always cook your mushrooms, 1 cup of beans/legumes, 1 ounce of seeds, 1 cup of starchy vegetable or grain, and fruit. Think about how many of these

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Spotlight

Marine Corps pride drives Vietnam veteran %\ /2,6 720$6=(:6., )HDWXUH :ULWHU Ed Buras is a lifelong resident of South Bend and a Vietnam veteran. His story is an interesting one, as his parents were ﬁrsthand observers of the horrors war can bring. Buras was born in Germany. His parents were from Poland and were taken by the Germans to work as laborers on a farm in the southeastern part of Germany. His father and mother came from different parts of Poland but met at the farm and ended up getting married. Buras was born after World War II and the family emigrated to the United States. His parents never talked about their experience. Buras, having served in war, understands this. “It changes people,” he said. Buras decided to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps in February 1968. He could have been deferred from military service because he was in college, but he chose instead to sign up. He was “curious,” he said, “to see what was going on in Vietnam.” He did 13 months of active duty in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. Buras served as a machine gunner in the 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment.

His unit had a nickname — The Walking Dead — which was not related to the television series with the same name that is popular today. He was later called back into active duty for the 1974 withdrawals of troops from Vietnam. The aura of the Marines had always appealed to Buras. He saw the pride Marines exude and the esprit de corps shared by those in the uniform. He valued this, but he also found serving in the Marine Corps enhanced his pride in his service to his country and increased his feelings of patriotism. Buras does not describe himself as a “ﬂag hugger,” although he remains deeply patriotic. Patriotism, he said, is more than simply standing for the ﬂag or the national anthem. “Patriotism is doing something for the betterment of our country and for the betterment of the people in our country,” he explained. He has put his own words into action. For the past decade, he has been the commander of Miller’s Vets, an organization established by the late Judge Robert Miller to help homeless veterans in the community. One of the key missions of this organization is to provide a color

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Vargo, a lifelong White Sox fan %\ -$60,1( 025(+($' 6WDII :ULWHU Andrew (Andy) Vargo of South Bend is a dedicated lifelong White Sox fan. He said in his earlier years he would attend between 10 and 15 games a season. Despite working full time at Real Services for 43 years before retiring in 2020, he rarely missed a game. In fact, Vargo explained that when the White Sox won the World Series in 2005 he called off sick to make sure he didn’t miss a single pitch. “I watched every pitch of every game,” he said. “I either called in sick or took a vacation day if there were day games. I didn’t miss a pitch for all the games.” Despite his wife, Denise, being a Cubs fan, they watched the entire game together and when the White Sox won, he became emotional. “She was a so-called Cubs fan. She was sitting next to me when the Sox won the World Series. So, it was important enough for her to see me be happy,” Vargo explained.“I remember sitting on the couch with my wife during the very ﬁnal game and when they got the ﬁnal out I literally slid to my knees and started crying.” He said his love for the White Sox originated because of his father’s love for the team. “My dad was (a fan),” Vargo shared. “When he took me to a Sox game it was like going to Disneyland for me.” In recent years he hasn’t attended the games as frequently as when he was younger, but he still makes time to watch and listen to the games. “I don’t go much anymore. A lot of the games are at night and that’s just not for me anymore,” Vargo said. “I watch it on television and listen to the sports radio every morning. I still follow them, I just don’t get there

physically very much anymore.” Through the years and the games attended he has slowly collected quite the display of White Sox memorabilia. Out of all the pieces he has, he shares that his most meaningful one is from the staff at Real Services. “I’ve got Sox gear. I’ve got all the hats, jerseys, jackets and all that,” Vargo said. “The one the board gave me when I retired ... was pretty special and I was touched that they pitched in and spent a lot of money on my behalf.” He shared that there were many times he was able to enjoy games with his family, but the one holding the most value to him is the game he watched with his sisters and mom. “Back when my mom and sisters were alive, the Sox won the division in 1983 and I was at that night game. We were all at that game,” Vargo said.“Everybody was just in love with everybody. I mean it was 40,000 people just celebrating.”

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Mishawaka Library hosts programs for adults Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library is hosting several programs for adults this month. • “Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia,” 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at the Bittersweet branch, 602 Bittersweet Road, Mishawaka. Guest speaker, Julie Collins of Alzheimer’s Association, will join the discussion about the impact of Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages and risk factors, and current research and treatments available for some symptoms. Registration required. • “Yak, Snack and Read,” 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, at the Harris branch, 51446 Elm Road, Granger, or via Zoom. This month’s book, “Saving CeeCee Honeycutt” by Beth Hoffman, can be picked up a

month in advance at the Harris branch front desk. The book is available via digital checkout for MPHPL cardholders. Registration required if attending via Zoom; no registration required for in-person attendance. To register to participate via Zoom, email Chelsea at c.eskander@mphpl.org or call (574) 259-5277, ext. 3310. • “American Heritage Spotlight,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 9, in the Eisen Room of the Mishawaka library, 209 Lincolnway East, Mishawaka. Kathy Borlik is the November American Heritage Spotlight guest speaker. Borlik will present her life and experiences as a reporter for South Bend Tribune. No registration required. • “The Men of Omaha Beach,” 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, via Zoom. Presenter Robert

Mueller has authored several “Fields of War” battleﬁeld visitor guides and is a contributor to WWII History Magazine and WWII Quarterly. He paints the picture of Omaha Beach on June 6, 1944, and provides insight into how the Normandy Invasion took place. Learn about the individuals from the U.S. 1st and 29th Infantry Divisions who overcame the German defenses and men of the U.S. 2nd Ranger Battalion, who captured the German gun positions at Pointe du Hoc. They are the men responsible for the success of the risky endeavor called D-Day. Period photographs show what it was like in 1944; contemporary photographs show what some of these battle sites look like today. The presentation ends with a visit to Normandy American

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Cemetery, the site of the bloodiest of the fighting and now a fitting tribute to these men’s sacrifices. Registration required. • South Bend Area Genealogical Society “Scan-a-Thon,” 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 13 in the Eisen Room. The society will host an open house to provide demonstrations of an overhead scanner, flatbed scanner, wand scanner and slide scanner. Attendees will be able to scan a limited number of documents. No registration required. • “Lifelong Learning,” 10:15-11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 15. Join virtually to explore the Revolutionary War through short stories, videos, music and more. Registration required. • “Mug ‘n’ Muffin,” 10:15-11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, in the Friends Room at the Mishawaka branch or via Zoom. This morning book club has gone hybrid. Enjoy a morning of coffee, muffins and conversation. Books can be picked up a month in advance at the front desk of the library. This month’s selection is “The Accidental Empress” by Allison Pataki. Registration required if attending via Zoom. No registration required for in-person attendance. • “Zoom Spice Club,” 6:307 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23. Each month, Zoom Spice Club registrants receive a free sample pack of a specific spice. November’s spice of the month is whole star anise. Participants will learn about the historical background of the spice and will be given a couple of recipes to try. All adults are welcome to join the MPHPL staff online via Zoom and discuss opinions, experience and their love or hate of the spice of the month. Registration is required. Details on when and where to pick up program supplies will be sent via email to registrants. For assistance, call the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library at (574) 259-5277.

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Skirting the issue of the miniskirts Miniskirts were not born, as many of us believe, during the UK youthquake (as it was called) of the frenzied ’60s. $ %RRPHU %ODVW Over the 7R 7KH 3DVW years, arche%\ 5$1'$/ ologists have & +,// unearthed short-skirted European figurines created between 5400 and 4700 BC. Some ancient Egyptian frescos have depicted female acrobats wearing them, as well. During the 20th century, the “flapper” era saw entertainer Josephine Baker shock Parisian audiences with a miniskirt made of bananas when she performed in the Folies Bergere. Fifties’ sci-fi movies such as “Flight to Mars” and “Forbidden Planet” also featured the controversial clothing. A decade later, Mexico City fashionistas were wearing skirts that stopped far above the knee. Modern cultural historians, though, have given British fashion designer Mary Quant much of the credit for this worldwide clothing revolution. Since 1955, she and husband Alexander Plunkett Greene had operated Bazaar, an upscale boutique in the Chelsea area of London. (Bazaar was one of only two such shops there that catered to the young). Quant initially offered the short dresses to allow wearers to run for city buses more quickly. The term miniskirt was derived from Quant’s favorite British car, the popular Mini Cooper. (In 1988, Quant designed the interior of a limited-edition Mini. Of the 2,000 built, each featured blackand-white-striped seats with red trimming, red seatbelts and Quant’s signature on the driver’s and passenger’s seats. These rare vehicles have now become coveted collector’s items for certain nos-

Spicer Lake Nature Preserve closed to public for deer management St. Joseph County Parks will continue the deer management program at Spicer Lake Nature Preserve in New Carlisle in November. Spicer Lake Nature Preserve will be closed to the public Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 13-14 and 20-21, for deer management activities. The decision to continue with the deer management plan was based on several factors. The staff observed more deer and deer trails within the park property, and has observed increased damage to landscaping trees and herbaceous ground cover. The neighbors communicated they were suffering deer damage to their landscaping. But efforts to cull the deer population were hampered when deer retreated into the park property. The staff wants to act proactively to protect the forest ecosystem and woodland wildﬂowers within the nature preserve.

talgia buffs). By the ’60s, Chelsea was emerging as a place of beatnik joints, cellar music clubs and fashion shops. Young women who shopped there became known as Chelsea girls, and Quant was more than happy to outfit them in ribbed poor-boy sweaters, fishnet gloves, patterned stockings and, due to increasing demand, coquettish miniskirts that measured up to 10 inches above the knee. Quant’s skirts were often worn with flat Mary Janes or zip-up knee-high boots and thick, brightly colored tights. Thanks to such fashion icons as Twiggy and Jean Shrimpton, miniskirts quickly captured the zeitgeist of ultra-hip London during the Beatle era, and before long the fashion trend surfed the slipstream of the British Invasion to seemingly become mandatory dress for ladies worldwide for years thereafter. To its wearers, the miniskirt

wasn’t only “groovy,” it also showed support for female liberation — something long overdue in the hearts of many. Women’s movement pioneers such as Gloria Steinem and Marlo Thomas tacitly endorsed the skirts when they made public appearances in them. The short-dress trend lasted throughout the remainder of the decade, thanks in part to Goldie Hawn. She prolonged the fashion fad as a pop-culture phenomenon on TV’s “Laugh-In,” with young women often embracing Hawn’s signature skirts. The fashion world is ever changing, of course, and by the end of the ’60s hemlines fell to the ankles in a style dubbed the “maxi,” with skirt lengths becoming the longest since World War I. No problem for Quant, though; by then, she had created another fashion rage: short shorts. Or, as they came to be known, “hot pants.”

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A will is an important estate planning tool. In your will, you name the people who will receive your assets when you pass. If you pass without a will, a court will make these important decisions for you. In your will you name an executor to oversee the distribution of your assets. Since your executor may have to make decisions that affect your assets, you may want to appoint someone with a ﬁnancial background. If your family couldn’t survive without your income,

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‘Step Afrika!’ set to perform Nov. 3 in South Bend Ivy Tech Community College and South Bend Civic Theatre will present “Step Afrika!” The two will be hosting “Step Afrika!” in collaboration with South Bend Chapter of the National Pan-Hellenic Council and Indiana Black Expo. It will be from 7:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, at South Bend Civic Theatre. It is part of Ivy Tech’s monthly Soul Session Series. “Step Afrika!” blends percussive dance styles, practiced by historically African-American fraternities and sororities. “Step Afrika!” is a traditional

African dance. It offers an array of contemporary dance and art forms into a cohesive, compelling artistic experience. Performances are much more than dance shows — they integrate songs, storytelling, humor and audience participation. The blend of technique, agility, and pure energy makes each performance unique and leaves the audience with their hearts pounding. Following the show, there will be a free meet-and-greet with the performers. Proceeds from the show will beneﬁt cultural awareness programming in

South Bend and Elkhart. Dexter L. Overall, director of diversity, equity, belonging and student life, said, “Ivy Tech’s Soul Session series uses art and performance to celebrate cultural heritage, inspire crosscultural conversations, support diversity/equity initiatives and promote belonging and uplift for all communities. I am excited to celebrate diversity, equity and belonging with the CIVIC, NPHC and Indiana Black Expo South Bend, and I look forward to future programming.” Aaron Nichols, executive director of the South Bend Civic

Theatre, said, “The South Bend Civic Theatre is dedicated to celebrating the vibrant stories of our community. Thanks to Ivy Tech, ‘Step Afrika!’ will honor us with a performance that will uplift, expand and revive our creative spirits. We are humbled to host this globallyrecognized company. We are thrilled to share in the gift of their talents.” Latorya Greene, president of the South Bend Chapter of Indiana Black Expo, said, “The South Bend Chapter Indiana Black Expo is excited to partner with Ivy Tech, NPHC and South

Bend Civic Theatre to bring ‘Step Afrika!’ to the South Bend community. SBCIBE prides ourselves on celebrating black culture and connecting with our African roots and ‘Step Afrika!’ does just that. This will be a wonderful event that will reach all ages in our community and expose our youth, and anyone else who is unfamiliar, to the wonderful art of stepping.” This event is free to Ivy Tech students, staff and faculty. The general public may purchase tickets for $5 at South Bend Civic Theatre’s website, www. sbct.org.

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Walk to end Alzheimer’s raises nearly $43,000 The 2021 Michiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s reached its fundraising goal, raising $42,883 and counting to ﬁght Alzheimer’s and other dementia. More than 200 residents participated in the walk Sept. 19 at Central Park in Mishawaka and by watching an online ceremony and walking from home in their own neighborhoods. “We are grateful to all our sponsors, our volunteers and each and every participant who joined us — whether in person or at home,” said Abby Geha, manager, Michiana Walk to End Alzheimer’s. “While the in-person event looked different than in years past, we heard from so many participants that coming together again — even with social distancing and other COVID precautions in place — meant a lot to them, especially after such a challenging year.” Fundraising will continue through the end of the year, and those who didn’t participate can still donate at www.act.alz.org/ michiana.

“No one facing dementia should go through their journey alone,” said Natalie Sutton, executive director, Alzheimer’s Association Greater Indiana Chapter. “We are here to support Hoosiers who are living with the disease and their families at every stage, from providing education about signs and symptoms to information on late-stage caregiving. Every dollar raised helps keep those programs available and free of charge.” More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — a leading cause of death in the United States. Additionally, more than 11 million family members and friends provide care to people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia. In Indiana alone, there are more than 110,000 people living with the disease and 215,000 caregivers. Information and registration for local in-person and virtual programs is available at www.alz.org/ indiana/programs or through the 24/7 help line at (800) 272-3900.

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Museum hosting ‘Insights in History’ The History Museum is hosting “Then, Now, and Always: The St. Joseph River,” a documentary on the history of the St. Joseph River. Greg Giczi, president and general manager of PBS Michiana and WNIT, chronicles the making of “Then, Now, and Always: The St. Joseph River Story.” “Insights in History” is taking place at 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 3, at The History Museum, South Bend. Reservations are required; admission is $3. “Insights in History” is sponsored by Tuesley Hall Konopa LLP. A tour of the museum’s exhibit, “Power, Production, and Pioneers: The St. Joseph River,” will be offered. The exhibit describes the many names given to the

waterway in centuries past and tells how it prompted the naming of South Bend because the city was settled on the southern bend of the St. Joseph River. It also chronicles the river’s impact on the development of South Bend and Mishawaka. For information, call The History Museum at (574) 235-9664 or visit www. historymuseumsb.org.

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November 2021 Nutrition Sites

REAL Services provides a hot, nutritious meal to those 60 and over on a donation basis. Call the closest nutrition site before 11 a.m. and order a meal for the next day. It is that easy. Have lunch with friends and your neighbors. Come be a bigger part of your community.

IN ST. JOSEPH COUNTY Lapaz: Cornerstone Community Church, 1375 Maple Road, Plymouth, Alice Thomas, (574) 309-7061 Mishawaka: 100 Center, 100 Center Hi-Rise, Kathy Hootman, (574) 259-1611; Battell Center, 904 N. Main St., (574) 256-2325 Osceola: United Methodist Church, 421 Beech Road, Darlene Chambers, (574) 674-6503

South Bend: Sanctuary at Trinity Towers, 316 S. St. Joseph St., Anita, (574) 234-7278; Fairington Apartments, 1220 Fairington Circle, Don Johnson, (574) 291-5597; Karl King Riverbend Tower, 515 E. Monroe, Donna Hossea, (574) 232-4934; The Charles Black Center, 3419 W. Washington, Aurelia, (574) 235-9446; Heritage Place at LaSalle Square, located at 3224 Ardmore Trail, Jane Myers, (574) 286-0916

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Center for Hospice Care announces staff certification Center for Hospice Care, a not-for-profit, community-based organization, announced the certification of 51 employees who completed specialized training to advance their knowledge of endof-life dementia care. The goal is to have 75 staff members trained by the end of the year. These staff members are now certified as end-of-life dementia care professionals. This training seminar was provided to Center for Hospice Care by

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the Institute for Excellence in Memory Care and the parent company, REAL Services, and is approved by the Indiana State Board of Health Facility Administrators. By completing this curriculum and earning this certiﬁcation, Center for Hospice Care staff can offer superior memory care to the patients. For instance, nonverbal indicators of pain require special train-

ing to recognize and interpret. CHC staff can better comprehend and verbalize the unique needs for those living with Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases, as well as identify dangers and areas of risk for caregivers. Center for Hospice Care also owns Milton Adult Day Services, which is temporarily located at 3607 Grape Road, Mishawaka. As part of the com-

mitment to serve current and future area residents struggling with all neurological issues, including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, it is repurposing its previous Roseland facility into Care Connections Center at Milton Village later this year. Unique in concept and design, the facility incorporates input from world-renowned dementia care experts and will be able to care for up to 60 clients daily.

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‘Peace Train’ brought a message of hope Cat Stevens Remember Cat Stevens? He came to prominence here in the early 70s as a singer-songwriter responsible for such ethereal %\ 5$1'$/ ballads as & +,// “Peace Train,” “Wild World,” “Moon Shadow” and “Morning Has Broken.” He was equally popular in his home country of England at the same time, but to his British fans he was probably more like Cat Stevens 2.0, a rocker revamped from the turbulent late 60s. “Peace Train” was Stevens’s third entrée into the 1971 American Top Ten, the song being gleaned from his million-selling album ,”Teaser and the Firecat.” Arriving at a time of social upheaval (especially concerning the unpopular Vietnam conﬂict), “Peace Train” brought a message of hope and encouragement to his followers. Infused with a Greek-inﬂuenced calypso beat and powered by handclaps, violins and a gospel-

tinged chorus, Cat’s hit offered an escape from the country’s malaise and a welcome to a world of tranquility and contentment via a metaphorical train ride. Who wouldn’t want to be on such a conveyance? Born Steven Demetre Georgiou in 1948 in London, the youngest child of a Greek father and a Swedish mother, he developed a love of music and took to playing the family’s grand piano. But at 15, intoxicated by the success of the Beatles, he switched to the guitar and started creating tunes. Stevens set his heart on becoming a songwriter in the same vein as Bob Dylan and Paul Simon. He signed a publishing deal at 17 with a London music company and cut several original demos (demonstration records), including the future Tremeloes hit, “Here Comes My Baby,” along with “The First Cut is the Deepest,” recorded later by Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crow. He changed his stage name to Cat Stevens, in part because a girlfriend claimed he had eyes like a cat. Also, he has said, he couldn’t imagine anyone going into a record store to ask for a Steven Demetre Georgiou album. Never a standout student, Stevens later dropped out of art

college to become a velvet-suitwearing teen idol who placed three rock singles high on the British record charts. What followed for him was a schedule of personal appearances, recording sessions and an indulgence in the seductive (and often destructive) world of the rock star. He contracted tuberculosis and landed in a London hospital for a yearlong recuperation. While taking stock of his life during that time, Stevens meditated, did yoga, became a vegetarian and considered different spiritual paths. During his recovery, he composed numerous songs in an easygoing folk-pop style, his new works more intimate than the hard-edged rockers that had ﬁrst brought him fame in the UK. “In the old days, I was more concerned with melody,” Stevens said later. “Now it’s what I have to say.” “Peace Train” became a fan favorite, and for a while Stevens ended every concert with his beloved (and still relevant) anthem, which opened with unabated optimism: “Now I’ve been happy lately/ Thinking about the good things to come “And I believe it could be/Something good has begun.”

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CHC announces success of specialty programs for chronic health conditions Center for Hospice Care, a not-for-proﬁt, community-based organization has announced the success of its independently created specialty programs, HeartWize and BreatheEazy.

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Tuesday, Nov. 9, 16 and 30; Kim’s Bra Boutique, 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 10; Debbie’s Wig Salon, 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 18. All events require registration. Call (574) 287-4197. For more classes and events, visit www.riverbendcancerservices.org. The ALS Caregiver Support Group of Northern Indiana meets 5:30-7 p.m. the ﬁrst Thursday of the month at Senior One Care, 3131 Grape Road, Mishawaka; park behind the building in the lot off Berry Street. For more information, call Sandy at (574) 213-4637.

disease and BreatheEazy for individuals living with COPD and other lung diseases. Each program addresses the unique needs of patients affected by these diseases, such as optimal nutrition while living with certain diseases, disease education for everyone that is customized, symptom management and medication management End stage heart disease and lung disease have comprised almost half of the diagnoses of all CHC patients. Both programs include the use of emotional, spiritual, and complementary approaches to care, as appropriate. Center for Hospice Care’s HeartWize program for patients with advanced heart disease has shown tremendous results in reducing both emergency room visits and

hospital readmissions. This specialty program takes an interdisciplinary approach and includes the use of emotional and spiritual support for both patient and family. Specialized protocols and treatment pathways are designed for each patient. Over the past four years, CHC cared for 3,281 patients, who also participated in the HeartWize program, which is an option for optimal care management. From 2016-2020, the program had a 99.6% effective rate of keeping patients from visiting the emergency room and a 99.2% rate of reducing hospitalization readmission. Center for Hospice Care’s BreatheEazy program for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has shown tremendous results in reducing both emergency room visits and

hospital readmissions. Over the past four years, CHC cared for 2,461 patients who also participated in the BreatheEazy program. From 2016-2020, the program had a 99.5% effective rate of keeping patients from visiting the emergency room and 97.7% rate of reducing hospitalization readmission. Center for Hospice Care is a community based, not-forproﬁt organization, improving the quality of living through hospice, home health, grief counseling, and community education. Put simply, its mission is “to improve the quality of living” for those in the community through the support of Center for Hospice Care, an organization that helps patients and their loved ones experience the best possible quality of living even as they face the end of life.

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Faith

Growing in faith through life’s journey Christine (Chris) Nowak is the director of clinical services and the clinical liaison at Catholic Charities. She has worked with them for the past three years. Originally from central New York, the now South Bend resident says she can look back and see how the Holy Spirit has worked in her life, speciﬁcally in her move to South Bend to work at the University of Notre Dame and meeting her husband of 27 years. “It’s those kind of events where there is no other rhyme or reason. I’ve really learned that it’s providence,” Nowak shared. “It’s just things are going to happen in such a way that, even though at the time

they may make no sense, I often look back and say, ‘Wow, this makes no sense, but this is why I had to be where I had to be.’” She said prior to working at Catholic Charities she had thought about retiring, but life had other plans for her. “I thought I was going to retire and then decided I’m not sure I want to retire,” Nowak said. “Needless to say I’m back at it full time.” She also said her job allows her to be a part of a variety of things on a daily basis. “Its a combination of lots of neat things. I’m involved with some of our Catholic schools, helping out there as a medical health clinician,” Nowak explained. Through her work in the last year she has seen God work

through people by allowing them to remain strong, while over the years becoming more comfortable in seeking help from Catholic Charities. “I believe as humans we are resilient,” Nowak said.“For as crazy as COVID has been, I think it has opened up people’s willingness to allow someone to come alongside them and give them that support.” In addition to work, she and her husband attend Saint Joseph Parish in downtown South Bend and help out whenever they can. “If there are ever opportunities that people ask for help or assistance or need something for an event, my husband and I are always willing to jump in,” Nowak stated. While helping people is what she believes God has called her

to do, the way he communicates with her is through her intuition. “My intuition tends to be pretty strong and I like to (interpret) that strong intuition as God’s very quiet voice. But sometimes it hits you upside the head to say, ‘Look, what are you doing?’” Nowak said. She said when she listens to that intuition she ﬁnds her peace. “I’ve learned that when I go against that intuition sense then I’m not happy, or at least I’m not at peace,” Nowak explained. After losing her father about 10 years ago, she noticed an outpouring of love, community, friendship and support. “That just doesn’t happen,” Nowak said.“I think I was very much touched by God’s pres-

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It’s a tenet of investing: if you don’t understand the company or product and what it does, drop it and move on to something else. Which makes the Bitcoin story totally bizarre. Not only is it understood by a select group of financial high flyers, no one is really sure who started it. Since the Bitcoin’s birth a dozen years ago, it’s traveled a bumpy road that stretches from a price of $400 five years ago to more than $60,000 earlier this year. Along the way it dropped to $4,000 in 2019 from $19,000 two years earlier. But not to worry, if Bitcoin sounds a bit scary, there are more than 6,500 other cryptocurrencies on the market. None of these currencies

involve printing presses. They exist only in computers — cyberspace. Like Bitcoin, you can’t store any of it under your mattress. There is a growing industry servicing the spending of Bitcoins after you buy them. They’re readily available at thousands of automated teller machines around the country. The value of Bitcoin rises only if there’s a demand for it. If no one wants it, the value drops — dramatically. If Bitcoin doesn’t catch your fancy, you can purchase Ethereum, Litecoin, Stellar, Polkadot, Cardano and, as pointed out earlier, thousands of

other options. And there’s a whole new language involved. For example, Ethereum

claims to be “a decentralized software platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dapps) to be built and run without any downtime, fraud, control, or

interference from a third party. “The goal behind Ethereum is to create a decentralized suite of ﬁnancial products that anyone in the world can freely access, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or faith.” Did you get all that? Transactions are conducted through a digital ledger called a blockchain. This involves a worldwide computer network that stores the virtual money in a digital wallet. A lure of cryptocurrency is the ability of blockchain to process and record software

programs that facilitate global transactions almost instantaneously. It’s a way to transfer large sums of money around the world without an intermediary. For example, it takes ﬁve days to transmit cross-border payments at an average fee of more than 6 percent, accounting for a $4 trillion business globally. Bitcoin cuts the transfer time down to about 10 minutes. Fees vary for the various currency forms. Some are no fee. If you feel you understand the function of virtual currencies and see them as part of your ﬁnancial future, make sure you understand the beginning, middle and end of what can happen to your money if you think you’d like to get involved and invest. Mature Life Features Copyright 2021

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trucks on television racing around a track, jumping over mounds of dirt and crashing down on a line of old cars. But when standing next to the ﬁve-foot-six-inch-tall tires weighing 800 pounds and costing $2,000 to $5,000 each, one really can’t help but be

impressed with their sheer size. The driver sits in a cab that’s almost as tall as the ﬂoor of a second story house and he has to get in by climbing up the massive treads on the tires. The museum, which spent the ﬁrst 10 years of its ex-

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Daniel and Cathy Galey from Fort Wayne vacationed on a 2-day riverboat cruise. This photo was taken on the first day of the cruise. The Galeys are shown holding an Allen County Senior Life publication. Since COVID delayed their trip for almost two years, the pair had anticipated the Mississippi riverboat cruise aboard the ship named Twilight for awhile. On their cruise the couple departed from LeClaire, Iowa and travelled to Dubuque, Iowa. On board, passengers partake in various activities, including live entertainment, games and meals. Once reaching Dubuque passengers disembark and are free to explore this historical city. Dubuque has a rich history, impressive architecture, a motley of shopping options and other attractions, such as the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium. This museum showcases the history, culture, life and ecosystems of the Mississippi River. Other interesting places to visit in the Dubuque area consist of the Mathias Ham House, a 19th century mansion with opulent furnishings; the Mines of Spain State Recre,I \RX DUH WDNLQJ D YDFDWLRQ DQG SODQ WR WUDYHO WDNH DORQJ 6HQLRU /LIH DQG WDNH D SLFWXUH RI D ation Area, which has numerous trails and river IULHQG RU \RXUVHOI UHDGLQJ 6HQLRU /LIH 7KH SKRWR PD\ EH WDNHQ DQ\ZKHUH LQ WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV RU wildlife; and the Dubuque Arboretum and Bo- DEURDG EXW QHHGV WR EH LQ IURQW RI DQ LGHQWLÀDEOH ODQGPDUN tanical Gardens, that boasts of its rose, herb and 6HQG WKH SKRWR DORQJ ZLWK \RXU QDPH DGGUHVV WHOHSKRQH QXPEHU DQG SKRWR LGHQWLÀFDWLRQ WR Japanese gardens. 6HQLRU /LIH 3 2 %R[ 0LOIRUG ,1 After taking in the city, the Galeys once 6HQLRU /LIH ZLOO SD\ \RX IRU WKH SLFWXUH LI LW·V SXEOLVKHG :LQQLQJ SKRWRV ZLOO EH SXE again boarded the Twilight and returned to LeClaire, and then, in turn, returned home. OLVKHG PRQWKO\ 5HPHPEHU WR LGHQWLI\ \RXU SKRWR LQFOXGH QDPHV RI SHRSOH LQ SKRWR IURP OHIW WR Thank you for sharing your experience with ULJKW GDWH WDNHQ DQG VSHFLÀF ORFDWLRQ IRU RXU SXEOLVKLQJ SXUSRVHV SOXV DQ\ LQWHUHVWLQJ LQIRUPD Senior Life. WLRQ DERXW WKH ORFDWLRQ

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That dairy even remains a mystery to this writer and to a fellow writer and historian. The employees who worked in the Ball Band cafeteria in 1948 are all gone now and their answer to the mystery of this milk bottle is lost to Ball Band history. Only their descendants may know the answer behind the “Ball Band Plant” milk bottle. A “Ball Band Red Ball” newsletter of Oct. 15, 1948, may provide some clues to this mystery. A special event occurred this October as the cafeteria workers were on hand to present a gift to returning staff member Mable Fields. Perhaps there are children of the 1948 cafeteria workers who could provide answers to the milk bottle mystery. Was the bottle actually used in the cafeteria and what local dairy reﬁlled the bottles with milk? Will some answers come forth from any reader who recognizes any of the workers in the accompanying photo of the cafeteria workers in this story? The cafeteria workers are as follows: Front row, from left, Henry Schoonaert, Lennie Key, Letitia Miller, Pearl Hoeﬂich, Elsie Crites, Nettie Bruegel, Marie Janssens, Bertha Haller, Louise Sellers, Mamie Howell and Mable Fields. Back row, from left, Cecelia Miller, Maude Beagles, Marie Sprenkel, Amy Wise and Flavia Hardy. Any information welcome to: Pastor/Dr. Greg Lawson, 1801 E. 3rd St., Mishawaka, IN 46544.